This week at DAC: Support the DAC this spring! Your support will build creativity and community! Summer class registration opens May 3rd-check out the classes here. Sign up for our Teen Intensives! DAC is hosting an artist call with the Durham Convention Center, for more info and to apply, click here. The Centerfest Visual Artist Application closes May 1st, apply here. Attend the Foster-Art Exhibition, supporting children in Orange County Foster Care. Register for Arts Day 2024 here! Check out the 2024 Piedmont Laureate blog!
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At the Durham Arts Council |
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Your Spring 2024 Support Will Build Creativity and Community! |
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Hmmm…imagine this spring if there was a magic pill you could take that would unleash your creativity, improve your mental and physical health, nurture and build friendships, and help you appreciate this amazing diverse and beautiful world and community even more? Well, there is! Involvement in the arts! Research has shown that taking an arts class, a summer workshop or camp for you or your children, viewing an art exhibition, listening to music, attending a theatrical performance, singing alone or in a group…participation in and appreciation of the arts can do all these wonderful things!
Your support as a donor has helped the Durham Arts Council showcase and support the arts since 1954 and provide thousands of arts experiences each year for people of all ages and abilities. You have helped make Durham a more vibrant, connected, beautiful and creative community! Can we count on your donation this spring to continue this important work? One of my favorite programs that your gift supports are our amazing DAC Summer Arts Camps. Each summer hundreds of children and teens gather at DAC for lively and enriching arts camps that expand horizons, and build creativity, teamwork, self-esteem, friendships, and aspirations. The cultural themes build understanding and appreciation of other countries and people that are different from ourselves. Our uber-talented teaching artists take campers on a learning journey around the world through music, dance, stories, theatre, and visual arts. Your support helps keep fees affordable and programs accessible through scholarships.
“My son has adored his time at DAC camps, having attended performing arts camps that covered the ’70s, “Nifty Nepal” and “Great Galapagos” last summer as well as school break camp days…He still sings Nepalese songs he learned there.” Jordan’s Mom |
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Sherry L. DeVries
Sherry L. DeVries
Executive Director
sldevries@durhamarts.org
P.S-We’d love to see you this Spring. Stop by any of our up-coming Third Friday events or call us at (919) 560-2707 to schedule a tour of our building!
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Summer 2024 Classes Posted! Registration Opens May 3rd
Summer 2024 Classes are posted online in our registration system and in the digital version of our print catalog. Save the date for registration opening at 10AM on Friday, May 3rd*! Print catalogs will be available at the DAC in the next couple of weeks. This summer is going to be PACKED with a ton of new offerings, so take a look and start planning your most creative summer yet!
*Registration for Advanced Wheel & Hand-Building Studios will open in advance of other classes at 10AM on Friday, April 19th |
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Upcoming Events In The Area |
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| Arts NC is excited to announce that ARTS Day 2024 registration is open! Join us to connect with the statewide creative community and be informed and inspired by an impressive lineup of speakers and performers.
The mission of Arts NC is to unite people and communities to strengthen and celebrate a creative North Carolina, an idea that is embodied in our annual advocacy event. As we venture forward, the arts in North Carolina face a growing list of issues, so now is the time to connect with colleagues and speak up for the arts. |
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Let’s Show Up and SPEAK UP for the Arts, together at ARTS Day 2024! Registration Open, click here. |
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| Piedmont Laureate Steven Petrow Blog |
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| About the Durham Arts Council
The Durham Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and local arts agency dedicated to supporting the arts in Durham and the entire Triangle Region in North Carolina and has served the community since 1954. Each year DAC serves over 400,000 visitors and program participants, over 2,000 artists, and more than 300 arts and cultural organizations through classes, artist residencies, exhibits, festivals, grants programs, technical support, creative economy initiatives, arts advocacy, and information services.
Durham Arts Council, Inc. is a catalyst in the cultural development of Durham – it leads, inspires, and promotes excellence in and access to the creation, experience, and active support of the arts for all the people of our community. For more information call 919.560.ARTS(2787) or visit our website at www.durhamarts.org. |
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